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Scenes of the spiral band running up the shaft

 p140  XLIII. Construction of a fortified camp

On the rocky ground close to the bridge, the emperor is constructing a fortified camp. Part of it is of masonry and is square, though represented in false perspective by the sculptor. Great activity is shown in pushing on the completion of this stronghold.

This square fort is distinct from the rest of the fortified camp, which is defended by a high agger, perhaps of turf, with occasional battlements. Inside is a small tower with a chamber in it which has a window higher than the wall of circumvallation. Two huts roofed with planks are also to be distinguished. The place is surrounded by rocks on which are a few trees.

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